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April 12, 2011 Page 5 of 8 Director Wyffels reported there are no other options, as the area does not meet MN DOT requirements for a stop sign. ' Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to open the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Mayor Jacobsen opened the Public Hearing at 7:29pm Tim McQuillan, 911- IIth Ave NW recommended the Council approve the purchase of 901 1 V Ave NW. Mr. McQuillan reported it is a very unsafe intersection. It was also reported that the property has been deteriorating over the years. Gordon Olson, 948 l Vh Ave NW agreed that this is a very dangerous intersection, more so in the winter. Mr. Olson also commented it can be dangerous for pedestrians as well. Concern was expressed at the current condition of the property. Tom Logelin, 933 11" Ave NW reported it is difficult to see traffic from both the east and west. Mr. Logelin commented that maybe the No Parking signs are better placed on the side of the street with the most houses, in order to prevent visitors from crossing the street. Todd Peterson, 951 11 h Ave NW reported it is very difficult to cross 9h Ave. while on a bicycle. Mr. Peterson reported a visitor at his house recently had an auto accident at that intersection. Gordon Olson, 948 110' Ave NW commented that moving the No Parking to the other side would be very ' beneficial as there is a school bus stop there. Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments; there were none. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:37 pm Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to approve the resolution ordering project and authorization, preparation of plans and specifications for Project 11-1, streets rehabilitation, with the addition of a sidewalk on 8" Street from 7'h Street to 81h Avenue. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried 'Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to approve the Resolution Restricting Parking On Municipal State Aid Routes 147-110-020, 8th Street NW Between 8th Avenue NW And 11th Avenue Nw; And 147-110-040, 8th Street NW Between 6th Avenue NW And 8th Avenue NW; And 147-111-010, 9th Avenue NW From 8th Street NW To 10th Street NW Noting item #2 be changed from east side of 9" to west side of 91"